In light of ongoing protests against surveillance cameras, Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock Safety, emphasized the need for Americans to seek a "compromise" between privacy and security during an interview with Fox News.

"When people focus solely on either privacy or security, their priorities are misplaced. As a country, we need to find a compromise," he stated.

Langley believes that the primary objective should be to establish regulations and oversight regarding how law enforcement utilizes surveillance systems.

Flock Safety has faced significant backlash due to its use of cameras to collect vehicle data for investigations. Citizens are concerned about privacy violations and potential police misuse of the technology.

Despite the criticism, Langley contends that their system has assisted authorities in over 1 million investigations and helped locate more than 10,000 missing persons.

To Ban or Regulate?

The debate over surveillance cameras has escalated to a political level, with Senator Bernie Sanders proposing a complete ban on the technology.

The AI surveillance company Flock has installed nearly 100,000 cameras across America to track your every movement. Going to the doctor? Flock knows. Dropping your kid off at school? Flock is tracking you. Flock is always watching. STOP AI MASS SURVEILLANCE. STOP FLOCK.

— Sen. Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) August 18, 2026

"Flock has installed nearly 100,000 cameras nationwide to monitor your every move. Going to the doctor? Flock knows. Dropping your child off at school? Flock is watching you," Sanders wrote.

Additionally, three Republican representatives introduced a bill that would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing automated surveillance systems that include facial recognition, biometric identifiers, or license plate reading capabilities, which would encompass Flock's cameras.

American citizens are also expressing their discontent, with some vandalizing cameras or painting over their lenses, while others participate in peaceful protests. For instance, a man in Florida was seen holding a sign reading "Down with Flock" in front of a camera.

During a public hearing on surveillance systems in San Diego, an individual dressed as Darth Vader proclaimed that "the Emperor is a fan of Flock."

"We all know that the cameras not only read license plates but also track children," the speaker added.

In response to the backlash, Flock has reduced its data retention period from 30 days to just seven days and has mandated that a case code be entered before accessing data. Langley also announced plans to implement stricter auditing requirements and tools to detect abnormal behavior.

Furthermore, the CEO stressed the importance of passing legislation that criminalizes the unlawful use of Flock data.

"Nowadays, there is a lack of regulation around Flock and many other technologies. There is no accountability, and we believe that is wrong," Langley concluded.

In August, it was reported that the company was testing an AI tool that enables police to track drivers based on their routes and movement patterns.